Tag: Niecy Murray
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Denver Civil Service whistleblower sues city citing retaliatory firing
The former executive director of Denver’s Civil Service Commission, Niecy Murray, filed a lawsuit in federal court alleging she was fired in retaliation for speaking publicly about the lowering of standards for new police academy recruits. “My decision to file this lawsuit was not made lightly,” Murray said in a statement issued by her attorney…
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Denver councilman demands investigation into alleged political interference in police, fire department hiring
Denver City Councilman Kevin Flynn has called for an investigation into the allegations that Mayor Mike Johnston pressured the Civil Service Commission to ignore “red flags” in applicants to Denver’s police and fire departments The Commission’s five-member board said it made the decision to release Executive Director Niecy Murray on May 16 and had arranged…
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Denver Civil Service Commission fires executive director, who alleged political pressure in hiring police officers
The Civil Service Commission’s board of directors rejected the allegations and disputed claims that standards have been lowered or rules have been bent as a result of political pressure
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Denver Civil Service Commission leader alleges hiring misconduct stemming by mayor’s office
The Civil Service Commission’s board of directors rejected the allegations and disputed claims that standards have been lowered or rules have been bent as a result of political pressure